SC Sues Trump’s EPA for Fast-Tracking Dangerous Chemicals
March 30, 2020
This week, the Sierra Club and other environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency based on an investigation that found that the EPA was regularly violating the Toxic Substances Control Act. The report...
Murphy Puts Forward Nominees for Highlands & Pinelands- Senate Needs to Act
March 30, 2020
Governor Murphy has made re-nominations for the Pinelands Commission and Highlands Council for the state of New Jersey. The following nominations have been made for the Pinelands Commission: Jennifer M. Coffey, of Hamilton, to replace The Honorable...
NJ Turnpike Authority Out of Control - Undemocratic and Irresponsible
March 30, 2020
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is holding two public hearings about a proposed toll increase today, despite the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Sierra Club has asked them to postpone hearings and extend the public comment period because of...
Sierra Club Calls for NJ Turnpike Authority to Postpone Toll Hike Hearings
March 30, 2020
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is still going forward with public hearings about a proposed toll increase. The Sierra Club has asked them to postpone hearings and extend the public comment period because of Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 103....
Sierra Club Mourns the Passing of J. Seward Johnson Jr.
March 30, 2020
J. Seward Johnson Jr., a sculptor born who may be responsible for more double takes than anyone in history thanks to his countless lifelike creations in public places, died on Tuesday at his home in Key West, Florida. He was 89 years old. Mr....
We Need a Budget That Reflects Our Priorities on the Environment and Climate Change
March 30, 2020
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee held a public hearing today on Governor Murphy’s proposed budget FY2021. The DEP budget has been cut by 34%, from $557 million to $342 million. The state service funding dropped 1.3%, from $253 million...
Hoboken’s Plastic Bag Ban Starts Today - Win for the Environment
March 9, 2020
A city-wide ban on single-use plastics in Hoboken will take effect on Sunday, March 8, 2020. The ordinance will regulate the use of carry-out plastic bags by food service and retail establishments, as well as the use of single-use styrofoam products...
DEP Adopts Green Cover Rule That Will Actually Cause More Flooding & Pollution
March 4, 2020
The Department of Environmental Protection formally adopted amendments to Stormwater Management rules, N.J.A.C. 7:8, Green Infrastructure. The agency’s intention is to better protect water quality by reducing polluted runoff through implementation...
Gov. Murphy Budget FY 2021- Funding for Environment Remains Flat
February 26, 2020
Governor Murphy has delivered his budget address for FY 2021. Overall the DEP budget was reduced from $557 million to $342 million, which is a 34% drop. The state service funding went from $253 million to $250 million, a 1.3% drop. The Clean Energy...
NJ Utilities Ranked Near Bottom for Energy Efficiency
February 24, 2020
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recently released their 2020 Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The 2020 National Ranking shows that Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) has dropped down one rank to 42nd, and...